The National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles (NLG-LA) has strong concerns about a recent article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “California aims to shut up bullies and other bad actors so democracy can thrive.” We believe that framing concerned community members and protestors as “bullies and bad actors” who threaten democracy is both unnecessarily […]
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NLG LA Announces New Executive Director
The National Lawyers Guild Los Angeles chapter is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, Christopher Chavis. Chris comes to us with a deep commitment to serving the community. Most recently he served as the Policy Director for the National Indian Health Board, where he was responsible for analyzing health-related regulations […]
6.30.22 Press Release: National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles demands an end to the LAPD’s violent use of force against abortion rights protestors, journalists, and Legal Observers
Media Contact: Rebecca Brown Phone: (860) 944-5111 Email: Rebecca@nlg-la.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2022 NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD OF LOS ANGELES DEMANDS AN END TO THE LAPD’S VIOLENT USE OF FORCE AGAINST ABORTION RIGHTS PROTESTERS, JOURNALISTS, AND LEGAL OBSERVERS LOS ANGELES, CA – Today the National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles (NLG-LA) held a press conference […]
National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles Statement Against Overturning Roe v. Wade and in Support of Comprehensive Reproductive Freedom
National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles (NLG LA) strongly condemns today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (Docket No. 19-1392) to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case protecting people’s autonomy in seeking an abortion, as well as Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Furthermore, we urgently denounce the […]
NLG and Advocacy Organizations Release Report Documenting LASD’s Targeted Harassment of Grieving Families
“No Justice, No Peace” is a new report issued by the National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, the Centro Community Service Organization, and the Check the Sheriff Coalition that details the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s targeted harassment of grieving families, whose loved […]
NLG LA Condemns LAPD’s Militant Use of Force against Protestors Advocating on Behalf of Unhoused Residents at Echo Park Lake
Last night, more than 200 people gathered in Echo Park to exercise their First Amendment Rights to protest the Los Angeles Police Department’s (“LAPD”) massive sweep of the houseless encampment community at Echo Park Lake. They were met by several hundred LAPD officers in riot gear who proceeded to brutalize, kettle, and detain not only […]
The NLG LA’s Mass Protest Defense Committee Gets Beverly Hills To Dismiss Unconstitutional Criminal Charges Against Protestors
On June 26, 2020, over two dozen protestors marching in Beverly Hills in support of Black lives and to protest the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department (“BHPD”) and held overnight, and for nearly a full additional day, in custody. When they were finally released, […]
#GivingTuesday Now #MoreThanEver
Now more than ever, the National Lawyers Guild of L.A. is in the streets, often numerous times a day, fighting for the rights of protesters and challenging police abuses. In support of Black Lives Matter, housing rights, immigrants rights, and other movements, we provide Legal Observers for their protests and defend those arrested in the […]
Federal Class Action Lawsuit on behalf of George Floyd Solidarity Protesters
Black Lives Matter of Los Angeles (BLM-LA) and Los Angeles Community Action Network (LACAN) just filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for excessive force and civil rights violations against George Floyd Solidarity protesters. The suit seeks damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief on behalf of a class of thousands […]
Ask an Attorney Hour – Know Your Rights During COVID-19
ASK QUESTIONS TO A HOUSING / TENANTS’ RIGHTS ATTORNEY! In response to community need, we’ll be hosting a weekly “Ask an Attorney” hour where tenants can ask questions to housing and workers’ rights attorneys. You can tune in Thursday’s at 5pm using the call-in information below. HERE IS A LINK to spread the word to your friends […]